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Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa, United States

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PRAIRIE FLOWER RECREATION AREA Playground

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About Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.

Number of accommodations: 153

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 24

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

153 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A01, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A02, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A03, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A05, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A06, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A07, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A08, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A09, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A10, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A11, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A12, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A13, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A14, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A15, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A16, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A17, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A18, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A19, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A20, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A21, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A22, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A23, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A24, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A25, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A26, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A27, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A28, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A29, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A30, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A31, Loop: ASTE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B32, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B38, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B39, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B40, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B41, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B42, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B43, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B44, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B45, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B46, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B47, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B48, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B49, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B50, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B51, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B52, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B53, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B54, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B55, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B56, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B57, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B58, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B59, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B60, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B61, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B62, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B63, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B64, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B65, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B66, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B67, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B68, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B69, Loop: BLAZ
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C100, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C101, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C102, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C103, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C104, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C105, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C106, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C107, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C108, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C109, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C110, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C111, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C112, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C70, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C71, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C72, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C73, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C74, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C75, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C76, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C77, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C78, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
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🚐 C79, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C80, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
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🚐 C81, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C82, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C83, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C84, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C85, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C86, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C87, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C88, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C89, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C90, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C91, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C92, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C93, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C94, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C95, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C96, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C97, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C98, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C99, Loop: CONE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D113, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D114 & D115, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D116, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D117, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D118, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D119, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D120, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D121, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D122, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D123, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D124, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D125, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D126, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D127, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D128, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D129, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D130, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D131, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D132, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D133, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D135, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D137, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D138, Loop: DOGB
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 E149, Loop: ELDE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F153, Loop: FLEA
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H173, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H174, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H175, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H176, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H177, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H178, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H179, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H180, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H181, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H182, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H183, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H184, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H185, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H186, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H187, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H188, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H189, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H190, Loop: HONE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 J205, Loop: JUNE
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 K213, Loop: KNAP
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M231, Loop: MAYW
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 O251, Loop: OX-E
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (618)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground featuring spacious, clean sites with large concrete pads and excellent facilities, including spotless restrooms and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and proximity to recreational activities in nearby Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines. Some suggestions for improvement include adding more paved sites and addressing overgrown grass and weeds, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return for future visits.

Review Summary

4.6
618 reviews
5
73.8%
456
4
17.0%
105
3
5.7%
35
2
1.8%
11
1
1.8%
11

Mike L

Verified

August 4, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: D126, Loop: DOGB

5

Clean showers and campsite fire pit
Always a great time

Dan R

Verified

August 3, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: C98, Loop: CONE

5

Very clean. Liked the large spots to camp in. Very nice area!

Dennis P

Verified

August 2, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: B39, Loop: BLAZ

5

Beautiful Campground, great bike trails, clean bathrooms. Staff was outstanding.

David H

Verified

August 1, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: D125, Loop: DOGB

5

Love the concrete pads in D loop

Kelli C

Verified

July 29, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: C100, Loop: CONE

5

The campground is well maintained and check in is easy. Plenty of shade too!

Callee S

Verified

July 29, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: H181, Loop: HONE

5

We were only able to spend one night. Next time we want to stay longer. It is clean, shaded and flat. Lovely, large sites.

Don E

Verified

July 29, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: C84, Loop: CONE

4

Spacious sites, concrete pad, not many mature shade trees.

Bill G

Verified

July 28, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: D114 & D115, Loop: DOGB

5

First time here camping. The camp hosts were wonderful answering all questions and making this a great time for us. Big THANK YOU to them for that.

Steve S

Verified

July 27, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: C73, Loop: CONE

5

Loop C is my favorite with the water views and cool breezes from the lake. The huge concrete pads are wonderful to keep our campsite clean. Bathrooms are always so clean! Such large sites set it apart from private campgrounds. Only thing missing is full hookups. You really have to get reservations 6 months ahead and even then it’s a dog-eat-dog situation to get one. Very popular place.

Candace J

Verified

July 27, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: C73, Loop: CONE

5

Prairie Flower is very close to where I live and I love it there. I especially enjoyed the areas of beautiful wildflowers when I was there in July. The ACE have worked very hard over the years to create these beautiful areas. My granddaughters also enjoyed going to each of the different playgrounds as they each offer something unique.

Location Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Address:
Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue
Johnston, IA, 50131-1941
United States

Highway access

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is accessible via Iowa State Highway 415, which is approximately 5 miles to the east. Interstate 80 is about 20 miles to the north.

Latitude & Longitude: 41.7483 / -93.6875

Elevation: 286 feet

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Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Click here for more information
  • Click here for a virtual tour of the Saylorville Lake area.
  • Quiet Hours: From 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Campgrounds are restricted to registered campers during these hours. Visitors must leave by 10:00 p.m. Gates remain open 24/7.

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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